Eclipse Recruitment

Technical Manager - Swansea We're supporting a leading property development company in South Wales who are looking to employ an experienced Technical Manager . Our client are looking for somebody with a proven track-record in technical management roles within the construction industry, preferably with a focus on social housing projects. Responsibilities: Project Management: Oversee the technical aspects of social housing construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to project plans, budgets, and schedules (RIBA stages 1-5). Design Coordination: Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to review and coordinate design drawings, specifications, and technical documentation for social housing projects. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant building regulations, structural warranty requirements, client specification and social housing specific requirements, including design standards, accessibility, sustainability, and energy efficiency requirements. Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain rigorous quality control and sign off procedures to ensure construction drawings are accurate and any clashes or inconsistencies have been designed out. Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify potential technical risks and challenges in projects and develop effective strategies to mitigate them, ensuring smooth project execution. Budgeting, Cost Management: Review and Monitor pre-construction project budget v actual cost. Value Engineering: Provide technical input to ensure cost-effective solutions without compromising quality and safety. Stakeholder Management: Liaise with colleagues, clients, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory bodies, building strong working relationships and ensuring effective communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle. Continuous Improvement: Stay ahead of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in social housing construction, incorporating innovative solutions to enhance project delivery and efficiency This is a fantastic time to join a high-growth construction company who are leading the way with tackling affordable housing in Wales. Please get in touch TODAY to discuss, this is an opportunity NOT to be missed!

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager We are working with a well-established consultancy who specialise in a range of exciting multi-sector projects. The team comprises a team of highly experienced consultants with specialist knowledge in both the Public and Private Sectors, such as Aviation, Care Homes, Civil Engineering, Commercial, Education, Highways, Hotels, Infrastructure, Nuclear, Residential, Retail, Social Housing, Student Accommodation, Water & Telecommunications. Their in-depth and comprehensive understanding of construction, design and engineering enables us to be proactive and meet challenging targets. The role of a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager includes the following responsibilities: Leading service delivery and reporting directly to the relevant Director. Liaison with design teams, contractors and client representatives. Preparing estimates cost plans, cashflows and reports. Chairing and minuting Design Team Meetings, Pre-Contract Meetings, Progress Meetings and other relevant meetings. Value engineering Assisting with procurement, including drafting tender documents and preparing tender reports. Preparation of Contract Documents Preparation of monthly payment certificates and financial reporting. Administering the conditions of contract. Assessment of variations Final accounts Identifying opportunities for growth within all sectors Assisting with business development and tender preparation. Management and mentoring of junior staff members. Manage professional fees to budget and ensuring that a quality service is delivered to all our clients. The minimum requirements of the role include: Degree qualified. Proven track record in the industry. A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in a Consultancy. Excellent numeracy, verbal and written communication skills. Working knowledge of JCT and NEC Contracts. Ability to work under own initiative. Experience of leading a team and responsibility for commission deliverables. Willingness and ability to challenge in a positive and engaging manner. Experience of risk and value management processes. Preferred requirements of the role include: Membership of RICS, or similar is preferred However, not essential. Experience of bid submissions. Prior line management and/or mentoring experience. Client facing experience. Please contact Recruitment for further information.